Touchy Clutch

needr6parts · 12-25-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman21_23

lol this makes me feel really good, this is the first manual car i've ever driven and ever time i drive it the clutch feels different

start off in second and see how it feels.The clutch is fine first gear is very low and the car wants to be driven.If you take off slow the car will jerk and if you take off like a bat out of hell you will not notice the jerk.But i agree i have driven everything from four speed hot rods to 6 speed hot rods and this car is hard to drive slow.

dbrs0821 · 12-29-2009, 02:22 PM

Hey guys...this is my first post and I dig the site. Some really great stuff here. I just came from an '09 Maxima SV Premium on a short-term lease, so this car definitely has a different personality and feel.

Just picked up a new '09 Touring 6MT. My concerns with the tranny noises (haha, I chuckled as I typed that!!) have been surfaced and circulated in some fashion on this site. Those concerns being:

- Almost impossible to get a "clean" shift from 1st to 2nd, unless I "baby" the clutch and accellerator relationship. The noise is unsettling but I'm told by three different techs at the dealership that it's normal for this car.

- I also have the clutch clatter, but mine goes beyond that and makes a louder clattering noise when you park and turn off the car without pressing the clutch. But, park and turn off the car with the clutch pressed in and no problem. It def sounds like the flywheel. Again, I'm told all is well and not to worry.

I've been inclined to take it to another dealership for a second opinion, but my cousin, a Z enthusiast who's owned 6 Z's in his life, says I have nothing to worry about and just need to get used to these sounds. Granted, coming from the Max, I'm hearing noises from the road and the car in general that I never noticed in the Max.

The 1st to 2nd transition has me more concerned than the clatter. I guess the synchros and such are covered under the powertrain warranty, I just don't want them to try and peg it on me as wear and tear or abuse. I don't spin the tires, hardly ever downshift (usually just go to neutral and coast), and hardly ever drive aggressively.

Am I just being too OCD? LOL

Thoughts?

TX_370 · 12-29-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbrs0821

Hey guys...this is my first post and I dig the site. Some really great stuff here. I just came from an '09 Maxima SV Premium on a short-term lease, so this car definitely has a different personality and feel.

Just picked up a new '09 Touring 6MT. My concerns with the tranny noises (haha, I chuckled as I typed that!!) have been surfaced and circulated in some fashion on this site. Those concerns being:

- Almost impossible to get a "clean" shift from 1st to 2nd, unless I "baby" the clutch and accellerator relationship. The noise is unsettling but I'm told by three different techs at the dealership that it's normal for this car.

- I also have the clutch clatter, but mine goes beyond that and makes a louder clattering noise when you park and turn off the car without pressing the clutch. But, park and turn off the car with the clutch pressed in and no problem. It def sounds like the flywheel. Again, I'm told all is well and not to worry.

I've been inclined to take it to another dealership for a second opinion, but my cousin, a Z enthusiast who's owned 6 Z's in his life, says I have nothing to worry about and just need to get used to these sounds. Granted, coming from the Max, I'm hearing noises from the road and the car in general that I never noticed in the Max.

The 1st to 2nd transition has me more concerned than the clatter. I guess the synchros and such are covered under the powertrain warranty, I just don't want them to try and peg it on me as wear and tear or abuse. I don't spin the tires, hardly ever downshift (usually just go to neutral and coast), and hardly ever drive aggressively.

Am I just being too OCD? LOL

Thoughts?

I have talked to dealer a few times (as well as Z enthusiasts at meets) about the 1st to 2nd shift and they acknowledge the Z is known for its 1-2 rough shifting. If anything ever goes wrong (under warranty), they should cover it.

This coming from my dealer may vary but I dont forsee it being a problem. And yes, I was a little OCD when I first found out about it also.

As for the clutch clatter, chalk this one up to a feature of the car also. There is nothing wrong, but if you hold the clutch in while turning the car off does soften the clatter. Just as an FYI, there are a few people who have installed light weight flywheels and the clatter has gotten louder.

schrute · 12-29-2009, 02:32 PM

I have 7500 miles on mine and have learned to shift slow when driving slow, and shift fast when driving fast. The slower your 1-2 shift when driving normally the smoother it will go. And yes the noise from the clutch in neutral is normal - I'm used to it from a few motorcycles I have owned but never had a car that was this loud either (I also used to drive a Maxima). Drive and enjoy!

12-29-2009, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
dbrs0821 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 24 Drives: '09 370Z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 15	Clatter and rattle Hey guys...this is my first post and I dig the site. Some really great stuff here. I just came from an '09 Maxima SV Premium on a short-term lease, so this car definitely has a different personality and feel. Just picked up a new '09 Touring 6MT. My concerns with the tranny noises (haha, I chuckled as I typed that!!) have been surfaced and circulated in some fashion on this site. Those concerns being: - Almost impossible to get a "clean" shift from 1st to 2nd, unless I "baby" the clutch and accellerator relationship. The noise is unsettling but I'm told by three different techs at the dealership that it's normal for this car. - I also have the clutch clatter, but mine goes beyond that and makes a louder clattering noise when you park and turn off the car without pressing the clutch. But, park and turn off the car with the clutch pressed in and no problem. It def sounds like the flywheel. Again, I'm told all is well and not to worry. I've been inclined to take it to another dealership for a second opinion, but my cousin, a Z enthusiast who's owned 6 Z's in his life, says I have nothing to worry about and just need to get used to these sounds. Granted, coming from the Max, I'm hearing noises from the road and the car in general that I never noticed in the Max. The 1st to 2nd transition has me more concerned than the clatter. I guess the synchros and such are covered under the powertrain warranty, I just don't want them to try and peg it on me as wear and tear or abuse. I don't spin the tires, hardly ever downshift (usually just go to neutral and coast), and hardly ever drive aggressively. Am I just being too OCD? LOL Thoughts?

12-29-2009, 02:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 16	I have 7500 miles on mine and have learned to shift slow when driving slow, and shift fast when driving fast. The slower your 1-2 shift when driving normally the smoother it will go. And yes the noise from the clutch in neutral is normal - I'm used to it from a few motorcycles I have owned but never had a car that was this loud either (I also used to drive a Maxima). Drive and enjoy! __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

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